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Cooking with Souis vide

If you are ready to eliminate the stress and chaos that seems to surround dinner time with a family, or are simply looking for an easy way to make delicious food; then there are two things you need. One is the Instant Pot. If you haven’t heard of that, then holy cow mama! Get on over to this post on the Instant Pot and why you need this in your kitchen! The second is less common, but is the perfect match to the Instant Pot: it’s the Souis Vide! If you’ve heard of it, then you know how amazing it is! Keep reading to find out my favorite one! If you haven’t, then get ready to hop on over to Amazon when you are done reading this because you are going to fall in love! This single product will help you transform your cooking into some of the most delicious…

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How to Make Easy and Delicious Chocolate-Coated Wafer Cookies with Sprinkles

Indulge in the ultimate sweet delight with these chocolate-covered cookies that are sprinkled with magic! These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion- be it a quick snack for school, a thoughtful gift for your loved ones, or a delightful addition to a birthday party spread. If you’re searching for a treat that is both delicious and visually appealing, look no further than these chocolate-coated wafer cookies with sprinkles! When it comes to whipping up sweet treats, I’ve tried it all. The challenge I often face is that many recipes require preparation the night before or even the morning of to ensure freshness. This can lead to hectic mornings and late nights, not to mention the mess that awaits you in the kitchen after a rush to finish. But, with these cookies, you can say goodbye to those challenges and hello to an effortless, delicious, and pretty treat! Enjoy a…

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German Puff Pancake

My mama shared this recipe with me years ago. Although, it sat in my cookbook for quite some time. She would often make it for family get-togethers or weekend breakfasts. Every time I would remember how good it was and make a mental note to make it at home 😉 Then life would happen and I’d fall back into my go-to routines. That was until a few weekends ago. This all changed when my kids informed me that their daddy was a better cook than me haha! They went on to list all the amazing things he made; such as this incredible sous vide steak recipe that they say is the “best thing ever. ” To handy-hubby’s defense, he tried to remind them of the yummy things mommy makes. But he could only list a few such as my Brazilian beans, Brazilian cheese bread or my homemade granola recipe ;)…

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Sous vide steak

Life is non-stop, weeknights are busy, and let’s face it, dinner time is crazy! So let’s keep this simple, shall we? If you haven’t jumped on the Sous vide wagon, then read here why you need this in your life to help simplify bewitching hour and dinner time. Or to simply help you to cook an amazing meal without the hours of prep and work! I love how quick, simple and quite honestly, how this recipe allows for an amazing steak, with just 4 simple ingredients that you probably have in your cupboard right now! I don’t know about you, but when that dinner time is approaching and I’m trying to pull dinner together, it is so frustrating to find a recipe that looks great but takes 15+ ingredients. Then to read the ingredient list, make it part way down, and realize this recipe would require a trip to the…

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How to make easy chocolate-dipped pretzel rods

Chocolate-dipped pretzels are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, making them a tasty treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack to bring to school, a festive holiday gift, or party snacks for a themed birthday party, these three-ingredient treats are easy to customize to fit your needs. With Wilton candy melts available in every color of the rainbow, you can create a rainbow drizzle as we did for our daughter’s unicorn birthday party, or choose your favorite sprinkles for a fun pop of color. Keep reading for the simple instructions on how to make your own batch of chocolate-dipped pretzel rods. Buy the complete shopping list for this recipe here What you need: PretzelsCandy MeltsSprinklesParchment paperCandy piping bag for drizzling Bowl for melting chocolate candy melts Directions: Step 1 – Melt the chocolate To begin, melt your base coat of chocolate candy melts according to…

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Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe

As I write this, it is still May, and so not quite “soup season”. However, here in Montana, it feels like winter is back. We have had two weeks now of snow and rain 🙁 So I guess what I’m saying is in my book there is no such thing as “soup season!” You always need a good hearty soup recipe for those cold days or when you are feeling under the weather no matter the time of year! This is a household favorite of ours! Use what you have Like this amazing homemade Italian sauce recipe, this Minestrone soup recipe is the perfect way to use up vegetables in your fridge! Especially the few leftovers that may be just about to go past their prime :)The easy ability to customize this recipe to your family (aka kids) liking as well as the fact that it utilizes my favorite kitchen…

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The simple solution to busy nights; the Instant Pot!

If you are late to the game and haven’t heard of the Instant Pot, then listen up! This single kitchen item is about to change your life. Busy mamas, this is for you! It’s about to save you time, energy and your sanity; helping you to breeze through bewitching hour every night 🙂 I’ve always loved the idea of pressure cookers. It is a method of cooking that allows you to cook healthy food fast! Who doesn’t love that combo?!?! Coming with varying features, different sizes, and price points; this single pot literally does it all. From creating the perfect caramel, eggs, to getting a delicious dinner on the table quickly! This is the model that I have in the 6 qt. option. For a family of six, it is a great size. However, they do have this newer model that includes a sous vide option. Depending on your budget,…

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Quick and easy Brazilian Instant Pot beans

If you are late to the game and haven’t heard of the Instant Pot, then listen up! This single kitchen item is about to change your life. Busy mamas, this is for you! It’s about to save you time, energy and your sanity helping you to breeze through bewitching hour every night 🙂 I’ve always loved the idea of pressure cookers. It is a method of cooking that allows you to cook healthy food fast! Who doesn’t love that combo?!? Not sure about you, but one of the hardest parts for me about getting a new gadget is finding the time to learn how to use it properly or in this case finding the good recipes! So here is one of our absolute favorites to make! It is easy and works every time 🙂 Make sure to subscribe to tidymo.com if you want more Instant Pot recipes sent straight to…

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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade recipe

This is the best homemade strawberry lemonade that you will ever taste. Sophia Araujo- Age 6 Get ready for delicious lemonade on hot days!Mariana Araujo- Age 5 Kid and hubby tested and approved, this strawberry version is a fun twist on this delicious classic homemade lemonade recipe. Simple and easy, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser whether you pair it with these yummy Brazilian cheese bread for an after-school snack, or are looking for a delicious drink full of flavor to enjoy during the various activities that summer brings! Make sure to subscribe to tidymo.com to get more yummy recipes delivered straight to your inbox! What you need: Drink pitcher- These pitchers are amazing because not only are they big, but they are perfect for storing your drinks in the fridge and keeping it tasting/smelling fresh :)Mini-prep food processorLarge SaucepanLarge spoonMetal re-usable straws- these are my favorite! Not…

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Homemade lemonade recipe

I don’t know about you, but with summer fast approaching I’m on the search for delicious, easy and refreshing drink recipes. I’ve had Pinterest boards for years now with the most amazing looking drinks, and yet each year, summer passes by all too quickly and I haven’t tried a single one! This year I’m going to switch it up and start actually trying all those yummy looking drink recipes I’ve pinned. So fortunately for you, I’ll be playing guinea pig and doing the testing for you 🙂 Well, in all honesty, handy hubby will be helping me out on that end 😉 I will be posting both the successes that you want to add to your “go-to” list for summer drinks and also the major flops that our testing will save you the time and money from making 🙂 So make sure to subscribe to tidymo.com so you are the…

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The most refreshing ice tea recipe; Brazilian matte.

If you live anywhere that compares to home for me, Montana….then our weather is just finally starting to look up! It’s May, which hopefully means the snow is gone and we can start to dream of sunshine and summer weather 🙂 With that comes the need to find some new and refreshing summer drinks! Brazilian Ice tea This is the best ice tea recipe I’ve tried. It’s a Brazilian ice tea, and they know food and drinks 😉 Just take a look at this Brazilian cheesy bread recipe, or this amazing superfruit, acai smoothie bowl recipe and you will see what I mean! Matte, as it is called in Brazil, can be found everywhere. In a country where winter temperatures feel like our summer ;), this is often found at little food kiosks on the street, in the subway, restaurants, or my favorite, on the beach! Simple and easy, this…

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How to throw a magical unicorn birthday

I LOVE birthdays! Twenty-some-odd years later, and I still can vividly remember my birthdays growing up. My parents did so much to make it a special day for both my sister and me. So many little details that combined, made lasting memories that I have taken to use with my kids now. I can remember walking through the doorway covered in paper streamers, into the kitchen for birthday breakfast. A fabric banner with my name that my mom made was always hung, the table set with special dishes, flowers and my favorite part, my birthday breakfast cereal. Birthday breakfast cereal tradition We never got sweet cereal. NEVER! But once a year, we got to go to the grocery store with my mom and choose any box we wanted. Our birthday morning, we would come down to the kitchen to find it there 🙂 The best part, we could have as…

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The best Italian tomato sauce using what is in your fridge!

When life is busy with work, kids and all the other responsibilities that come along with being an adult, you need to have those few staple recipes that can be used in several different meals. This allows you to make a large batch, saving you precious time while also giving you enough to both use and freeze! Or the perfect dinner to deliver to someone! You can bet I always have gallon bags of sauce waiting in my freezer to be pulled out at a moments notice. Because yes, I may be good at organizing my house. But when it comes to dinner, I’m the one staring at my open fridge every night at 5 pm wondering what we are going to have for dinner that night. 🙂 Italian tomato sauce, aka Daddy’s best spaghetti sauce ever, is one of those go-to’s for me! I usually triple the batch which…

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How to make a refreshing and healthy Acai Smoothie

The warmer weather is finally on it’s way (if you live anywhere cold like we do in Montana)! Fingers crossed 😉 As soon as it starts to warm up, my morning coffee switches from a hot latte, to an iced latte. Instead of hot tea, I make our favorite iced tea; Brazilian matte. And I say hello to smoothies! If I could only live off a few items for the rest of my life; it would be fruit, bread, cheese, wine, and coffee 🙂 So I love this time of year when Costco starts to fill up with all the seasonal fruit and we get to start having smoothies! There are so many good smoothie recipes out there. They are a great way to get both fruit and veggie servings in one cup and delicious at the same time. While I love any type of smoothie, my favorite are acai…

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Authentic Brazilian Acai Smoothie Bowls

I am so excited to share this delicious and authentic acai recipe with you! Before traveling to Brazil, I had never tried acai before. In fact, I hadn’t even heard of it! Now, we eat it every single day. And it is good enough that I get messages weekly asking me for the recipe. So I decided it would be worth sharing here so that everyone can enjoy it 🙂 Upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro, along with the yummy pĂŁo de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) that I fell in love with; someone introduced me to this refreshing “smoothie.” And I couldn’t get enough of it! 🙂 I can’t tell you how many of my daily meals came from a combinatin of these two foods. PĂŁo de queijo are small cheesy bread bites, and best eaten warm. On the other hand, acai is the most refreshing and filling snack or…

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